POLITICS

In what universe is it even a tiny bit excusable for anyone to commit the atrocities of Islamic terrorists merely because they feel offended?

Dangers of Imposing Economic Equality

by George Reisman

Some thoughts on Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century.

Criticizing Islam and Free Speech

Lynch, who is the Attorney General of the United States, is advancing the idea that not merely actions, but thoughts, ideas and feelings can and must be against the law, and are worthy of prosecution.

Career Republicans Killed Their Party; Not Donald Trump

The Republican Party was not hijacked by Donald Trump. It was already dead.

Terrorism is a a Real Threat; So Is Unlimited Government

Terrorists are a real threat. So is government with a blank check.

Obama vs Reality: President Obama’s Speech Reveals His Disconnect with Reality

Our only real choice is between destroying ISIS over there or waiting for them to come over here and start killing Americans. As in other cases, Obama has made a choice that reflects politics and rhetoric, rather than reality.

“Inciting Violence” with Words

When you take a particular position on abortion, Planned Parenthood, taxes, socialized medicine, or anything at all – from any direction – you are not “poisoning” or “inciting” anyone. You’re simply stating your position. The emotional response and behavioral follow-up (if any) of others is their own responsibility.

San Bernardino Terrorist Attack: Another Inconvenient Fact for the P.C. Narrative

Does anyone actually believe that gun control laws will put an end to Islamic-inspired violence?

“Democratic Socialism” Means The Loss of Liberty

by Richard M. Ebeling

The “freedom” about which Bernie Sanders speaks, and before him Franklin Roosevelt, in fact, involves a loss of liberty into an even greater degree of political paternalism.

Lessons from Europe on Intolerant Immigrants

Europe provides a valuable lesson for Americans — on what not to do.

Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard

by George Selgin

The gold standard was hardly perfect, and gold bugs themselves sometimes make silly claims about their favorite former monetary standard. But these things don’t excuse the errors many economists commit in their eagerness to find fault with that “barbarous relic.”

Translating Political Double Speak

It is amazing how many different ways the same thing can be said, creating totally different impressions.

Random Thoughts for November 2015

Random thoughts on the passing scene…

The Ideas Behind The Islamist (Jihadist) Movement

by Elan Journo

Understanding the Jihadists.

Secure Our Borders Against Terrorists

There was a painful irony when France’s immediate response to the terrorist attacks in Paris was to close the borders. If they had closed the borders decades ago, they might have avoided this attack.

How To Prevent The Next Paris Tragedy

by Jaana Woiceshyn

“Thoughts and prayers won’t stop the next attack. This war against civilization must be fought or lost.”

Before Saying, “I Support France,” Please Read This

Unless or until you start to rethink your stance, you have no business expressing compassion towards the victims of people in attacks whose perpetrators – knowingly or not – you aid and support via your positions.

The Media Attacks Ben Carson Because He is a Respected Black Man Who Disagrees With The Left

The media attacks Dr. Carson because he is a black figure that is a threat to the left’s vision and the Democrats’ voting base.

Politicians Have The Power To Legally Force Stupid Ideas Upon Us

Spoiled party kids may have stupid ideas, but they can’t impose them on the rest of us. Politicians can, and do. It’s an important distinction to remember.

Democrats for Voter Fraud

Since liberal Democrats only challenge legal procedures to promote ballot-box integrity, the conclusion one reaches is that they are for vote fraud prevalent in many Democrat-controlled cities.

Medicare: Socialism’s Sacred Cow

If Republicans really opposed socialism in principle, they’d be willing to take on or at least question the sacred cow of Medicare.

The Solution Lies with Black People

Blacks in positions of political power has not lived up to its billing.

Silencing Opponents During Political Campaigns

Campaign finance rules — and the political incumbents and prosecutor-bullies who manipulate them — are a major threat to our freedom.

Bad Government Thrives on Our Irrational Fears

Fear is a friend of the state. When people are frightened, they willingly give money and power to politicians and bureaucrats.

The Service Economy

by Keith Weiner

Something clicked for me as I stared out my hotel window at a train station and seeing other public mass transportation moving on the street.

Who is Responsible for Creating Fear of a Young Black Man in a Hoodie?

Hillary Clinton told a mixed audience, “I mean, if we’re honest, for a lot of well-meaning, open-minded white people, the sight of a young black man in a hoodie still evokes a twinge of fear.”

Hillary 2.0